Sholto Macpherson

Sholto Macpherson has worked in radio and print journalism for more than 10 years. He began his print career as sub-editor for CRN Australia in 2000 before becoming a freelance journalist for a range of publications in IT, politics and business, sustainability and the arts. Before taking the role of editor of CRN, Sholto spent three years as associate editor of The Diplomat magazine, an Australian title on international politics. He is now a contributing editor to the publication.

Recent articles by Sholto Macpherson

Australia’s first cloud-focused distie arrives

Australia’s first cloud-focused distie arrives

VADIS announces first vendor, ThinkGrid.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 25 2009, 4:14PM Software
Vizioncore lays out plans to overturn backup vendors

Vizioncore lays out plans to overturn backup vendors

vRanger upgrade will do image, file and object-level backup.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 23 2009, 8:43AM Software
Virtualisation vendors reconsider per-CPU pricing

Virtualisation vendors reconsider per-CPU pricing

Too much money being left on the table, says Vizioncore COO.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 20 2009, 10:51AM Hardware
Trend: Cloud applications essential to survival

Trend: Cloud applications essential to survival

As long as they’re secure, of course.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 17 2009, 8:53AM Software
Revealed: Why Telstra sold Kaz

Revealed: Why Telstra sold Kaz

Telcos have no place in enterprise cloud services, says former Kaz MD.
Sholto Macpherson Nov 5 2009, 4:31PM Collaboration
Watchguard posts record quarter

Watchguard posts record quarter

Security vendor grows Australian revenue 30 percent in Q3.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 26 2009, 2:28PM Security
Profile: Distribution Central's second coming

Profile: Distribution Central's second coming

Scott Frew and Nick Verykios are building smarter software at Distribution Central.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 22 2009, 4:34PM Collaboration
The telcos are coming!

The telcos are coming!

Resellers need to be aware of the carriers' moves and adjust their business models accordingly.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 20 2009, 3:57PM Collaboration
Impact’s Linux netbook cuts cord to mobile data contracts

Impact’s Linux netbook cuts cord to mobile data contracts

Comes with 50GB online storage and Vodafone's “immortality” internet plan.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 13 2009, 11:27AM Mobility
Cisco denies UCS is aimed at the server market

Cisco denies UCS is aimed at the server market

Energy becoming central to IT profession.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 8 2009, 3:48PM Hardware
CRN Fast50 extended another two weeks

CRN Fast50 extended another two weeks

Get your entries in quickly.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 6 2009, 9:54AM Finance
Pioneer upsizes low-cost netbook for Xmas

Pioneer upsizes low-cost netbook for Xmas

Australian consumers regularly ripped off, says Jeff Li.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 6 2009, 6:00AM Hardware
Westcon Group snaps up Kiwi distie

Westcon Group snaps up Kiwi distie

Signals more acquisitions in the near future.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 2 2009, 1:58PM Services
Lexmark inkjets get the iPhone makeover

Lexmark inkjets get the iPhone makeover

Online apps downloadable straight to touchscreen.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 2 2009, 7:38AM Software
Lifesize picks up prize Telstra reseller

Lifesize picks up prize Telstra reseller

Video to desktop "the next tsunami", says TT Group.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 23 2009, 1:21PM Collaboration
Express Data wins Microsoft "distie of the year"

Express Data wins Microsoft "distie of the year"

The secret is in the SPLA.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 18 2009, 7:24AM Software
Safety first for IT executives in China

Safety first for IT executives in China

US Government recommends weighing laptop before and after each visit.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 16 2009, 7:51AM Software
Ingram launches demo data centre

Ingram launches demo data centre

$6 million of kit from 12 vendors.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 11 2009, 7:50AM Collaboration
CRN Fast50: Ex-Commander group steps up

CRN Fast50: Ex-Commander group steps up

Commulynx thrives on IT services.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 4 2009, 3:41PM Strategy
Want a petabyte for under US$120,000?

Want a petabyte for under US$120,000?

Demand swamps online backup service for custom storage pod.
Sholto Macpherson Sep 3 2009, 1:37PM Data centre

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